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Nicola Howell, director of consumer coin at the Royal Mint , said: "If you enjoy collecting coins, then keep your eyes peeled for Paddington Bear in your change and keep them safe in their own special collector album.

"Paddington Bear is well-loved and a part of British popular culture, and we're incredibly proud to be playing a part in the 60th anniversary celebrations."

The news comes a few days after it emerged that one lucky Ebay seller had listed a rare 50p on the auction site for the price of £5million.

The Battle of Hastings 50p coin was designed by John Bergdahl and is inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.

It was created to remember the day when King Harold II was defeated by William the Conqueror, leading to the conquest of England by the Normans.

Earlier this year coins featuring characters from Beatrix Potter stories were released as an extension of the celebration of the famous author’s 150th anniversary in 2016.

Peter Rabbit will be the first to be released and is available to buy from the Royal Mint website from today, February 19, reports SomersetLive.